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ABOUT THIS MODULE

Emmy-winning cinematographer Jason J. Tomaric takes you to Panavision in Hollywood to teach you practical, on-set techniques to mixing light sources of various color temperatures. Learn basic gel types, how to choose light sources, how to work with tungsten, HMI and Kino-Flo lights, what to do when using tungsten and sunlight, color correcting light sources, using the white balance to correct gelled lights, and much, much more.

IN THIS MODULE

29:06 video that walks you through how to work with lights of different color temperatures

Complete companion guide

LEARN

How to choose the correct light fixture based on the ambience of the location

How to correct a light source using gels

How to use dichroic filters

How to work with non-white light

Techniques for gelling windows

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